Totally chill topic

Before we dive in, this is actually a super chill topic. You can go grab some cake, a donut, or whatever treat you’re craving, because, that's right, today’s theme is ...

PAY.

Now, you might think anything money-related has to be super serious, but today I’m not here to tell you to subscribe to me or ask what subscription model you prefer. The answer’s obviously “free is best,” so I’m not even gonna ask. In fact, what I want to share today is the complete opposite. I’m telling you that you don’t need to subscribe to me every month unless you really want to support my work.

Here’s the deal: in the last post, someone suggested I try a new payment model—maybe selling videos individually instead of doing monthly subscriptions. Oh man, there’s a ton of details here, so much that I decided to write a whole new post to talk about it. First off, I want to say I take community feedback super seriously. I do my best to understand the issues people run into and explain the problems they point out. I’ll even tell you why I don’t do certain things. You can take what I’m about to say with a totally chill vibe because, honestly, these issues have already been sorted out. Well, at least if they haven’t, that’s my problem to deal with(´・ω・｀)

The first thing is, I don’t really do stuff that doesn’t have a point. Way back, before there was even a 1500 subscription tier—back when it was just 500 and 3000—someone asked me, “Can you give the 3000 tier extra videos?” Because, obviously, with the 3000 tier, all you got compared to the 500 was an SD specifically for KK. So, people were asking if the 3000 tier could get “extra videos.”

Back then, I explained one thing to them: time is limited, and everyone knows that. Let’s say I can make a 150-second video each month. But if you want extra content, what happens? The 3000-tier people would get the full 150-second video, while the 500-tier folks might only get, say, 120 seconds. So, in reality, you’re still just getting a 150-second video, but the 500-tier people are shortchanged with 120 seconds. You might think you’re getting extra content, but you’re not really.

Why does this happen? Let’s say I hide some stuff and claim I can only make a 120-second video each month, but I actually have 150 seconds ready. If you want the extra 30 seconds, you’d need to buy the 3000-tier subscription. That setup could work. But the problem today is, I’m already giving you everything I’ve got. I can only make 150 seconds a month, period. Even if you pay me more, I can’t churn out more video because I’m already maxed out. That’s why people paying 3000 yen don’t get extra videos. Uh, if you’re a 1500-tier subscriber, you’ve probably noticed what the “extra content” in that tier really is—y’know, those who get it, get it.

So, back to the question of whether you should go with individual purchases or a subscription. Let’s say you subscribe to me for 500 yen a month. In a month with no new content, you might feel like you’re losing out. But in a month with content, it feels like things are on track, right? Now, what happens with individual purchases? Suppose there’s no content in June, but there’s one video in July. That July video would cost 1000 yen because I had no income in June. That’s a realistic pricing standard. Now, what if I have two videos in a month? Each would be priced at 250 yen. So, whether you subscribe or buy individually, the cost ends up being about the same. Since every creator thinks about this, I’m not gonna overcomplicate it. I’ll just lay out my own example for you.

I’m not just a creator; I also subscribe to others. I’ve got four people I consistently stay subscribed to without ever unsubbing. This is a bit of a side topic, but I can introduce you to who they are.

ぽこにゃん

支援していただいている方もフォローしていただいている方もありがとうございます 週１更新目標の落書きブログです、らくがき、ラフ、線画多めです fanbox過去絵アーカイブ3は支援者様に公開中です↓ https://pokonyan.fanbox.cc/posts/2205995 こちらはfanboxの投稿が多くなって過去の絵がみずらいので 過去の投稿の絵をZIPでまとめただけのものです まとめ１．２はboothに置きました https://pokonyan.booth.pm/ ※作成したイラスト中の行為は全て同意の下で行われています

This guy’s an R18G genius. He makes all sorts of weird art or comics, but I absolutely love it. Other creators, including myself, often get boxed in by common sense or clichés. But this dude? He completely ignores worldly expectations and just focuses on making what he wants.

R3

柔らかほっぺとかばんちゃん大好きR3のFANBOXです。 有料プランではTwitterでは掲載できないR18イラストを投稿していきます。 応援よろしくお願いします! ※転載禁止

There was a Pixiv account called ランス that used to focus on drawing Kemono Friends hentai. For some reason, they shut down their Pixiv, and now they’re only active on FANBOX and Twitter. I really love their art style—it’s super unique and gorgeous, so I’ve been supporting them long-term.

首切り

★過去作品をこちらの記事でまとめています。閲覧・ダウンロードにご活用ください。 https://kubikiri.fanbox.cc/posts/5815519 ★ご感想箱（感想投稿フォーム） https://forms.gle/7JswdWJ6EYe3Csew5 -------------------- 有料プランを開設しました（2022.1.1）。 有料プランを閉鎖しました（2022.12.14）。 有料プランを再開しました。（2023.5.1）

Uh, I don’t think anyone doesn’t know this guy. I especially love the comics he makes, particularly the Necro Museum arc and some of his short stories. His technical skills and creativity are off the charts—definitely a top-tier figure in the R18G community.

黒鱒/クロマス

X、pixiv投稿イラストの続編R18漫画、差分、イラストを月数枚投稿してます。 ご支援いただいた方々、本当にありがとうございます✨ 好きで行っているとはいえ、活動にはどうしてもコストがかかってしまいます💦皆様のおかげで活動が続けられますm(_ _)m

This guy’s a bit different—he’s not really into R18G, but his take on pseudo-rape themes really clicks with me, so I’ve been supporting him long-term too.

Basically, I think long-term support comes down to wanting to see every single update someone puts out—that’s when you stick with them. I don’t really care how often these folks update each month, but like you guys, I’m pretty careful with my money.

Those four are the only ones I’m subscribed to long-term on FANBOX. What about the others? Good question!

Beofuled

[Skyrim mods] There is a discord channel just for the supporters, so if you want to join this channel, send me a DM

This guy’s an absolute genius. He makes a ton of custom race mods for Skyrim so people don’t have to look super ugly and can basically be a waifu in the game. But here’s the deal: I only subscribe when he releases a character I like, like Okayu, Korone, or Pekomama. If it’s a character I don’t know, I skip subscribing that month. I think that’s why his subscription is set at 1500 yen. He knows people will sub just for specific characters they want and then unsubscribe until another fave drops. I think that’s totally fine—it’s a healthy market. He figures one character is worth 1500, so his minimum subscription is 1500. If there’s more than one character in a month, you’re getting a steal. If not, it means you’re cool paying 1500 for one character, and he’s fine selling one for that minimum price.

So, whether you go for a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, it’s really just surface-level stuff. In reality, neither method makes creators more money or saves subscribers cash. Both sides come up with a fair estimate to decide what something’s worth. I feel like I want to spend 1500 yen on Okayu, and he wants to sell Okayu for 1500 yen. I subscribe for a month, then wait until he releases another character I like to sub again. It’s not much different from buying outright.

So, I’m not gonna stress over how to price things or whether to go with subscriptions or one-time purchases—it doesn’t really matter. What I really want to tell everyone is simple: you can totally unsubscribe every month. Just resub when there’s something you want to see. That’s how I do it too, unless you really want to support my work.

I feel like updating every month or on a fixed schedule means you’ve got a solid SOP in place. You have a quality control standard, and every piece you put out is about the same (high) quality, so you can estimate how much time each project will take. That lets you produce consistently and predictably. That’s probably something I’d consider adopting down the line, but right now, I really can’t promise everyone a set number of releases each month. I don’t want to waste anyone’s money either. I just want to say I’m totally cool with people unsubscribing because sometimes there just isn’t new content, and honestly, I do the same thing myself.

Alright, circling back to my last post—I think it’s awesome that people are open to sharing what’s on their mind. Someone once asked me if I’m just a super chatty person. Honestly, I don’t think that’s it. I just take my work really seriously, and I’m happy to explain the reasoning behind every decision I make. You know, I’m a big science nerd, and I like to keep things real. I almost always put in the comments of every post that if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to answer. By now, you guys probably know I mean that for real.

So, if you’ve got any questions, feel free to swing by my server and ask. I’m happy to answer.

https://discord.gg/AVm3TGhdYC